No Bones About It: Aztecs Ate Spanish Captives

Research confirms that Aztecs sacrificed their Spanish enemies, including children, and ate them.

The remains of some 550 people were found at the site of Zultapec. The victims were imprisoned in small cages. The sacrifices took place over days and, no doubt, those alive heard the noises of sacrifice.

The Conquistador Cortéz renamed the place Tecuaque when he heard of the sacrifices. He then sent troops to destroy it.

Anticipating the attack, the Aztecs attempted to remove evidence of the victims by throwing their belongings down wells. Unknown to them, they saved important artifacts for future study.

For a complete story, read Reuters UK: "Boiled bones show Aztecs butchered, ate invaders".

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